How to choose running shoes for an adventure race

Your feet will carry you through every muddy trail, rocky scramble, river crossing, and long haul—so choosing the right adventure racing shoes can make or break your race.
Read moreWomen Only Adventure Race Lysterfield 2024 Wrap-Up: Celebrating Strength, Connection, and the Power of Adventure

The Women Only Adventure Race at Lysterfield was more than just a competition—it was a celebration of strength, resilience, and the shared joy of adventure. With 120 teams taking on a challenging course, the event brought women of all ages and fitness levels together to create unforgettable memories.
Read moreWhy Adventure Racing Might Be the Most Fun You’ll Ever Have Outdoors – Even If You’re Short on Time

Think you don’t have the time or fitness to tackle an adventure race? Think again.
Adventure racing might sound intense—and sure, it can be—but not all events require months of training or elite-level endurance. That’s exactly why we created the Sprint Series: a set of fun, fast-paced, and beginner-friendly adventure races designed for everyone from curious first-timers to seasoned weekend warriors.
Read moreX-Marathon Returns: Australia's Premier Adventure Race Heads to Patonga Patonga, NSW

Adventure racing teams from across Australia will converge on the Central Coast this year as the legendary X-Marathon makes its much-anticipated return on 30–31 August, with race headquarters based in the picturesque coastal village of Patonga.
Read moreWhat is an adventure race

Adventure racing is one of the newest exciting endurance sports, and we're proud to be the number one provider of adventure racing experiences in Australia.
Adventure racing is one of the most thrilling, team-based endurance sports in the world. Combining trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, and navigation, adventure races challenge teams to find checkpoints scattered across wild terrain using only a map and compass. There are no course markings, no GPS, and no shortcuts—just you, your teammate, and nature.
Read moreFingal Bay Sprint Series Wrap-Up: Adventure Racing in NSW at Its Best

What a weekend of sand, sweat, and adventure! The Fingal Bay Sprint Series proved once again why it’s one of the most exciting events for anyone looking to experience the thrill of an adventure race in NSW. With stunning coastal views, challenging courses, and just the right amount of misadventure, this race had everything that makes adventure racing unforgettable.
Read moreAn Unforgettable Day of Adventure and Empowerment: Women Only Adventure Race in Canberra

On 22 September, Canberra came alive as 140 teams of women gathered for the first-ever ACT Women Only Adventure Race. This incredible event celebrated not just competition but the spirit of community, courage, and adventure.
Read moreConquering Lysterfield: A Thrilling Wrap-Up of the Sprint Series Adventure Race

What a day! We just want to give a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Sprint Series Adventure Race at Lysterfield. Whether this was your first race or your fiftieth, you helped make this event truly special.
Read moreThat's a wrap of the epic X-Marathon Adventure Race 2024

The X-Marathon 2024 was more than just a race—it was an epic journey of endurance, grit, and sheer determination. Set against the stunning yet unforgiving backdrop of Lake Macquarie, teams faced 26 hours of relentless challenges that demanded sharp navigation and strategic brilliance. It was a true 'thinker's race,' where every decision counted, and every route could make or break their success.
Read moreLake Macquarie Set to Host X-Marathon Adventure Race: ARWS Oceania Championship

Lake Macquarie, a jewel of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, is gearing up to host the prestigious X-Marathon Adventure Race, the Adventure Racing World Series (ARWS) Oceania Championship. Scheduled for 24-25 August, this event promises to be an exhilarating experience for participants and spectators alike.
Read moreTeam Adventure Junkie's Total Recon race report

My birthday present for this year is a RaidLight 24L Legend backpack (all my ten old backpacks got seriously old) and a race entry to the Total Recon Adventure Race in Murray’s Bridge, SA. I’ve asked around to old mates I used to race with, and we’ve got a super team - me, Tim Boote, Jarad Kohlar, and Sorcha Flett from NSW Gosford, VIC Wodonga, VIC Torquey, and TAS Launceston.
Read moreBatemans Bay Sprint Series Adventure Race 2024: An Adventure to Remember

The first Sprint Series Adventure Race of the 2024 season kicked off on a beautiful Sunday morning set against the stunning backdrop of Tomakin Batemans Bay in the Eurobodalla region of the NSW South Coast. With pleasant temperatures in the low 20s, blue skies, and sunshine, the stage was set for an unforgettable adventure.
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Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure: X-Marathon Adventure Race Comes to Lake Macquarie with Three Exciting Courses

The adventure of a lifetime, the beauty of coastal landscapes, and the spirit of diversity come together as the X-Marathon Adventure Race finds its new home in the heart of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales. Under the stewardship of passionate race directors Serge and Maria, this year's event promises an unparalleled experience for adventure enthusiasts of all levels.
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The Lineup of Sprint Series Adventure Races for the 2024 season

Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-pumping journey that combines the thrill of competition with the breathtaking landscapes of Australia? Look no further than the Sprint Series Adventure Races, a series of three exhilarating events that promise an unforgettable experience for seasoned adventure racers and enthusiastic newcomers alike.
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Epic Journeys and Triumphs Unfold at the Sprint Series Adventure Race in Fingal Bay, Port Stephens

An epic adventure unfolded at the Sprint Series Adventure Race in Fingal Bay, Port Stephens, exhilarating participants, and spectators. This thrilling edition of the race took teams on a captivating journey through the scenic wonders of Tomaree National Park, Fingal Beach, and Shoal Bay.
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Unleashing Your Potential: The Benefits of Adventure Racing for Fitness and Health

Maintaining physical fitness and overall health can be a formidable challenge in a world filled with increasingly sedentary lifestyles and demanding schedules. Many of us need help finding the motivation and excitement necessary to stay active. However, there is a solution combining physical activity, adrenaline-pumping adventure, and a lot of fun – adventure racing. This article will explore the benefits of entering an adventure race as a powerful motivator to stay physically active, maintain fitness, and improve overall health.
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Epic and Alpine battle at Omeo Valley. 48 hour expedition race Alpine Quest wrap

The first two finished within 1 minute of each other at the end of a 200 km course in this weekend’s adventure race, Alpine Quest.
Over 11-13 November, teams of four packrafted, trekked and mountain biked their way through Australia’s toughest 48 hour course, set in the mountainous Omeo region of East Gippsland.
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The Wobbly Fat and the Broken Rib. How not to race Terra Nova 24h

Our team name is Alpine Quest.. We used to be fit and strong, but time flies way too quickly
Years of complete give up on training do not help in racing. My name is Serge aka ‘Wobbly Fat’, and my mischief partner is Josh, the “Broken Rib”.
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Wind, rain and swell at the Sprint Series Adventure Race in Fingal Bay

The first NSW Sprint Series Adventure Race was held in Fingal Bay on the 21st of August The beginner-friendly adventure race which was started by Adventure Junkie team in 2012 has grown continuously and this year it did another big move – established this event in a brand new location in the North coast of NSW.
“I think one of the reasons the event received so much support is that it is a new location, this year it’s a new challenge in different environments”.
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X-Marathon expedition race 2021 Nargun and the Lakes edition

X-Marathon is an expedition adventure race that will change your life!
Each team is comprised of four competitors which will be racing against the clock through the East Gippsland’s most remote backcountry terrain exploring the Victorian largest free flowing river, the biggest inland lakes system, untouched rainforests and mystical legends.
Read more- That’s a wrap. Nargun and the Lakes, the 8th edition of X-Marathon
- BUFFalos X-Marathon 2021 Race Report - all ladies team conquering East Gippsland wilderness
- Upper Murray Challenge and X-Marathon to proceed this November
- East Gippsland Challenge 2019 Results
- The second discipline to be introduced is packrafting - check the latest updates from the X-Marathon
- Baw Baw Extreme 8 weeks multisport training plan for busy people
- X-Marathon 2021- Nargun and the Lakes edition registration is open
- Adventure Cup 2019-2020 season is underway, events schedule announced
- Avon Descent 124km downriver kayaking race - always ready attitude
- World Rogaining Championships - the Women Open winner story
- Top 10 tips on how to survive your first 4 hour adventure race
- X-Marathon Disciplines Overview - Swim-Run (part 1, to be continued)
- Upper Murray Challenge - train like a champion by Luke Haines
- The toughest and the most competitive ever Sprint Series Adventure Race
- 2018-2019 Adventure Cup winners are officially Maria Plyashechko and James Pretto
- PacKraft.com.au confirmed X-Marathon sponsorship
- Sorcha Flett at Grampians Challenge - the race winner story
- Interview with Alpine Avengers, inaguaral Alpine Quest winners
- X-Marathon history - look back to 2011, and who won the most editions?
- Daniel Jones all the way from New Zealand will join Grampians Challenge
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